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Select the country and object's type Grand Canyon West Eclipsing Sunset: Right Place at the Right Time to View the Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012 Visitors Receive 10% off to Witness a Rare Solar Event at One of America’s Most Breathtaking Landmarks

On Sunday May 20, 2012, during a solar eclipse that was last seen 18 years ago, Grand Canyon West visitors will experience one of the most dramatic solar events at one of the planet’s most breathtaking landmarks . The eclipse occurs near sunset at approximately 7:30 P.M. and will last 4 to 5 minutes. Visitors that mention “eclipse” while booking online at www.grandcanyonwest.com or by calling 1-888-868-9378 will be given 10% off any Grand Canyon West package. During the day leading up to the event, visitors can enjoy all three viewpoints at Grand Canyon West including Guano Point, Hualapai Ranch and Eagle Point where they can walk the Skywalk, watch Native American performances, tour a Native American Village and more. There are limited overnight cabins available at the Hualapai Ranch, so those visitors looking for accommodations after the eclipse will need to book as soon as possible because it is first come, first serve.

Only those within a 200-mile-wide eclipse path have the chance to see this rare occurrence. The eclipse originates from the west; it will first be seen in Asia, then over Japan, move across the Pacific Ocean to the American West Coast and those in Northwest Texas will be the last to see it. When the eclipse reaches Grand Canyon West, it will have reached its “annular phase” as the sun\'s altitude is 20° or lower creating an eclipsing sunset. Visibility of the eclipse is weather permitting and viewers must wear special solar glasses to view the phenomenon. Please note that Grand Canyon West will not provide solar glasses.

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